Social Media Managers Here's EVERYTHING you need to know this week...
Social media is constantly evolving, with new updates and features being rolled out regularly across various platforms. Staying informed about these changes is crucial for social media managers to stay ahead of the curve and maximize their strategies. Here's a roundup of the latest news and updates in the social media world:
🔥 Hot 5 Headlines
- Meta’s own docs show FB was “losing to TikTok”
- Meta’s AI chatbot triggers fresh privacy fears
- Trump might delay TikTok’s sell-off deadline again
- Meta wins $167M from NSO Group over WhatsApp spyware
- Instagram allegedly suggested groomers connect with kids (FTC)
✨ New + Noteworthy
Meta / Facebook
- Reels Trending Ads go live
- AI-powered Trend Discovery rolls out
- Meta exploring stablecoin payouts for creators
- Page admins now get Stories showing performance stats
- Edits app gets 50 new animations + 125 fonts
- Reels now show view counts on carousels with music
- Referral rewards now live for sharing IG signup links
- Unlockable Reels launched with The Weeknd collab
WhatsApp / Threads
- Threads is testing 1:1 and 19:9 video ads
- Threads will now show when your post is demoted
- WhatsApp adds 90s video status updates + ‘Add Yours’ sticker
- AI-generated message summaries + chat wallpapers in testing
YouTube / Snapchat
- YouTube launches AI creator search + discounted 2-person Premium
- Snapchat teaches British Sign Language via AR + adds voice transcriptions
TikTok
- $1B invested into IP protection + shopping safety
- Launching ‘Creator Chat Room’ + small biz ad credits
- New Pulse Core and Pulse Premiere ad formats
LinkedIn / Reddit
- LinkedIn testing topic-based video carousels
- Reddit launches verified brand profiles via Reddit Pro
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